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| 1958 |
“ Frigi-Foam ” insulation allowed for the first frost-proof refrigerator/freezer; First automatic soak cycle on an automatic clothes washer; Frigidaire announces “ Pull N ’ Clean ” oven that pulls out for easy cleaning |
| 1956 |
Frigidaire ’ s 20 millionth refrigerator rolls off the assembly line; Frigidaire launches a new style trend with its “ Sheer Look ” line – the first appliance design revolution in years |
| 1955 |
“ Ice ejector ” , a storage bin with built-in cube release is introduced |
| 1954 |
First color-matched appliances offered by Frigidaire |
| 1952 |
Frigidaire introduces “ Cycla-Matic ” , the first automatic defrosting of the refrigerator compartment; Frigidaire launches the “ Filtra-Matic ” system that eliminates the need to vent clothes dryers to remove excess moisture and lint; The first built-in automatic lint removal system in an automatic washer |
| 1950 |
A new industry standard is set when Frigidaire introduces the first 30-inch electric range |
| 1948 |
Frigidaire pioneers the first ever combination refrigerator/freezer with a completely separate freezer section; The 10 millionth Frigidaire refrigerator is manufactured |
| 1947 |
Laundry product line added; The Frigidaire washer has the first vertical pump agitator and a spin dry speed of 1,000 rpms |
| 1938 |
The first air-cooled, window-mounted room air conditioner is launched |
| 1933 |
The “ Meter Miser ” , the first sealed, self-oiling rotary refrigerator compressor |
| 1931 |
The first use of freon as a refrigerant greatly improves refrigerator safety |
| 1930 |
The first hydrator, a humidity drawer for fruits and vegetables |
| 1929 |
Frigidaire builds its one-millionth refrigerator; Frigidaire introduces first chest-type home food freezer; First refrigerator automatic reset defrosting system; First self-contained room air conditioner; International sales begin |
| 1927 |
Frigidaire introduces the first porcelain-on-steel refrigerator cabinet; Frigidaire adds milk coolers and drinking water coolers |
| 1924 |
Frigidaire develops refrigeration equipment for soda fountains |
| 1918 |
In September, General Motors purchases Guardian Frigerator Company and changes the name to Frigidaire |
| 1916 |
The Guardian Frigerator Company is founded to manufacture and sell a new “ electric refrigerator ” designed by Alfred Mellowes – the first domestic self-contained refrigerator |
